by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in non-professional general legal studies.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for non-professional general legal studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern. This makes it the #21 most popular school for non-professional general legal studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the non-professional general legal studies majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 296 |
| Legal Research | 106 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 82 |
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